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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,473.72 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,473.72 and 333.19 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,473.72 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,473.72 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,473.72 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 491,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,028.77/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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